Mix Picks For Your Friday The 13th Weekend

So this weekend kicks off with a bang I mean come on Friday the 13th, but that doesn't mean your weekend has to be horrifying. Don't have a clue of what to do this weekend? Don't feel blue, cuz the Mix Pics are here with some suggestions on what to do. So whether you want to stay in town or travel for some fun, MIX has this one.

October is breast cancer awareness month and what better way to spend your Saturday afternoon than being a part of a breast cancer awareness brunch. This very special brunch will be held at Family Partnership Center on North Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie kicking off at noon. From great food to good company to guest speakers, the event hopes to raise awareness and honor women who have been battling breast cancer.

Are you ready to paint that masterpiece? If so spend your Saturday night starting at 7 p.m. in Poughkeepsie at Apple Valley Plaza. Paintbrushes & Party will be holding their Moonlight Pumpkin Fiesta. Get in touch with your inner artist at this event which allows you to leave with an art piece that you'll be proud enough to hang on your wall. Don't worry, no talent or skill is needed because a local artist will walk you step-by-step through creating your own piece of artwork along with enjoying your favorite beverage.

3. Costume & Cocktail Soiree' with Sandra Lee

Location: Paula's Public House 2186 New Hackensack Road, Poughkeepsie

Happening:Sunday, October 15, 2 PM - 6 PM

The one and only Sandra Lee stops by Poughkeepsie’s Paula's Public House this Sunday afternoon starting at 2 p.m. The multi Emmy Award winner comes to the Hudson Valley to share cocktails, costumes tips and all things festive. All proceeds from this event go to benefit Mountain Haven Animal Rescue.

4. Hardcore Sweet Halloween- Friday the 13th Cake

Location: Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes 20 Main St, Oakville, Connecticut

Happening: Friday, October 13, 7 PM - 9:30 PM

So what are you doing this Friday the 13th? Well if you want to be hardcore, then check out Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes in Oakville, Connecticut this Friday starting at 7 p.m. for their Friday the 13th cake tutorial. Come learn how to frost like a pro and create your own scary cupcakes. From this class, you will bring home an 8-inch cake, plus supplies and even an apron. To get more information about this event head to eventbrite.com.

5. Mix At The Movies: Happy Death Day &MarshallKicking off this Friday the 13th at the box office is quite the fitting film in Happy Death Day, a slasher horror film from the producers of The Purge franchise and Get Out. The film follows a college student who relives the day of her murder over and over and over until she discovers her killer's identity (So it is the Groundhog Day of horror films). Also opening this weekend is Marshall a biopic drama based on the life of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall. The film follows him as he takes on his first case forever shaping and defining his career.